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How can I adjust the message unread/read interval in Thunderbird 52.2?

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Compumind
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Hi.

When I click on a message in Thunderbird, but not open it, it changes from a bold font to a non bolded one. I used to be able to change the setting from 2 seconds (read) to 6 seconds (read). Now, I can't find the setting. Hard to move things around without making a message appear as read when you want it unread.

Kind of driving me nuts. Any help appreciated!

TIA.

Hi. When I click on a message in Thunderbird, but not open it, it changes from a bold font to a non bolded one. I used to be able to change the setting from 2 seconds (read) to 6 seconds (read). Now, I can't find the setting. Hard to move things around without making a message appear as read when you want it unread. Kind of driving me nuts. Any help appreciated! TIA.

Chosen solution

Here is a perfect example - (of course, the version is very old and it's not there in 52.2)

http://www.emailquestions.com/threads/how-to-change-the-mark-as-read-timeout-in-thunderbird.727/

Solved the problem - settings is buried under Options-> Display -> Advanced.

Thanks anyway!

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Compumind
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Chosen Solution

Here is a perfect example - (of course, the version is very old and it's not there in 52.2)

http://www.emailquestions.com/threads/how-to-change-the-mark-as-read-timeout-in-thunderbird.727/

Solved the problem - settings is buried under Options-> Display -> Advanced.

Thanks anyway!

Modified by Compumind